After the massive Spotted Tiger walked out of the cage, it immediately became incredibly fierce, truly living up to its name as a thousand-year soul beast.
At this moment, Yang Xiong was much more nervous than usual. Although he hadn't used soul skills much before, now even his soul power was completely suppressed. His Self-Created Soul Skills were completely unusable, making him feel just like an ordinary person.
With the physical quality of a Soul Ancestor, it was impossible to defeat the Spotted Tiger without any soul power.
But seeing the Spotted Tiger pounce directly at him, especially those huge tiger claws that seemed to tear the very air, Yang Xiong understood his current predicament perfectly. With immense determination in his heart, he charged directly towards the Spotted Tiger.
Just as the man and the tiger were about to collide, Yang Xiong forcefully twisted his body, narrowly dodging the Spotted Tiger's attack, and then slammed a punch hard onto the Spotted Tiger's arm.
However, given Yang Xiong's current physical condition, with only strength and no soul power, he couldn't inflict serious injury on the Spotted Tiger.
The Spotted Tiger seemed extremely enraged, letting out a massive roar and opening its bloody maw to bite directly at Yang Xiong's neck.
Yang Xiong was also startled and immediately clawed at the Spotted Tiger's neck with both hands.
But the Spotted Tiger was extremely fast and its body was incredibly strong, far beyond what Yang Xiong could currently match.
In just a few minutes, Yang Xiong had already endured several attacks from the Spotted Tiger's massive paws, and several terrifying bloody gashes had appeared on his body.
But at this moment, Yang Xiong also became extremely fierce. Completely disregarding his injuries, he fought desperately with the Spotted Tiger like a gladiator.
It took over an hour before Yang Xiong finally knocked down the Spotted Tiger, but he himself looked incredibly miserable.
His clothes were in tatters, making him look like a beggar. Blood streamed from the corner of his mouth, and countless claw marks covered his body. He had even broken who knows how many bones.
This battle with the Spotted Tiger was incredibly brutal. Yang Xiong had never suffered such severe injuries since he was a child.
The Spotted Tiger was even more pathetic, having endured countless punches from Yang Xiong. Many parts of its body were scratched by Yang Xiong's claws, and there was even a terrifying bite mark on the Spotted Tiger's neck.
Yes, a bite mark. At the critical moment, in order to survive, Yang Xiong used every means possible, even resorting to his teeth.
The man and the beast fought to the most crucial moment. Yang Xiong used all his strength to bite through the Spotted Tiger's throat, finally achieving victory.
Sword Douluo then came to Yang Xiong's side and patted him twice. His suppressed soul power and Martial Soul were instantly restored.
With his Martial Soul and soul power back, Yang Xiong's body began to recover at an astonishing speed. Even his previous injuries healed rapidly.
Sword Douluo said, "Your body is quite interesting. It probably far surpasses the body of an ordinary Soul King level Soul Master. Although you defeated the Spotted Tiger, you don't look like a Soul Master at all. I can only say that your body is stronger than the Spotted Tiger's, and your innate reaction ability is also stronger than the Spotted Tiger's."
Yang Xiong then bowed slightly, "Please guide me, Teacher."
Sword Douluo said, "Do you know what you relied on to defeat the Spotted Tiger just now?"
Yang Xiong thought for a moment, "Teacher, perhaps it was because I had a stronger will to survive than the Spotted Tiger, and my combat skills were much better than the Spotted Tiger's."
Sword Douluo nodded, "That is true. I had you fight the Spotted Tiger not to test your combat ability, but to make you understand why you fight, or to let you experience the most primitive form of combat."
Just as Yang Xiong was feeling a little confused, Sword Douluo suddenly unleashed an endless killing intent. Yang Xiong felt as if his entire body was in an abyss, and his soul seemed to tremble slightly.
At this moment, Sword Douluo didn't look like a person, but a drawn sword, as if he could kill someone with his terrifying aura.
Facing Sword Douluo's powerful aura, Yang Xiong collapsed directly onto the ground, panting heavily, covered in sweat as if he had just emerged from a pool of water.
Sword Douluo continued, "To truly become strong, you need to understand the gap between you and your enemy. You need to fight with your body's most instinctive desire to survive. Only then can you gradually form killing intent."
"Next, I will not teach you any combat skills. From your performance just now, you may not lack in combat skills. What you truly lack is the fearless determination to fight the enemy to the death."
"From now on, you will fight soul beasts every day. Today was just an ordinary Spotted Tiger. Tomorrow, you might encounter multiple thousand-year soul beasts, and it's even possible to face top-tier soul beasts and ten-thousand-year soul beasts."
"As my disciple, I hope you can take control of yourself and strive to survive. If you fall so easily, then I'll just pretend I never had you as a disciple."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but swallow upon hearing this. It seemed these top-tier experts of the Titled Douluo rank all had their unique ways of handling things, especially Sword Douluo, who was known as the number one offensive Douluo in the world and had reached the pinnacle of the Titled Douluo rank in all aspects.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiong quickly said, "Thank you, Master. I will definitely cultivate diligently."
Sword Douluo then nodded. "Your aptitude is excellent in all aspects, but you must understand that anyone who breaks through to the Titled Douluo rank is extremely talented and possesses unique qualities. They would never just cultivate ordinarily. So, your path is still long."
Yang Xiong quickly replied, "Thank you for your guidance, Master."
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo leisurely departed.
For the next period of time, Sword Douluo basically arranged daily battles with various soul beasts, and mostly under conditions where his soul power was restricted. Yang Xiong's training was always fraught with danger, and he nearly lost his life several times.
However, after continuous battles with soul beasts, Yang Xiong gradually began to understand the purpose of Sword Douluo's training. Only through the most instinctive battles with soul beasts, if he wanted to survive, he had to charge forward without hesitation, reduce calculations, and fight and survive based on the strength of his own body.
This training method was somewhat similar to the legendary Slaughter City, sharing a similar effect.
Yang Xiong continuously cultivated under the guidance of his two masters, Sword Bone Douluo. Bone Douluo could be said to torture him in various ways; his body seemed to suffer immense damage every day. Sword Douluo's training, on the other hand, was extremely brutal. A slight lapse in attention could result in a life-threatening situation, or rather, it was no longer training but a life-and-death struggle.
More than ten days later, the Three Single Attribute Families finally relocated from the Star Luo Empire to Cloud Mist Mountain.
The three families alone had nearly a thousand Soul Masters, and of course, there were many non-Soul Master affiliated personnel, as no one in this world could guarantee they would awaken a Martial Soul.
Ning Fengzhi had also prepared long ago. The entire Cloud Mist Mountain had various buildings, and even many cultivation facilities, enough for thousands of people to live and cultivate. Many things were rushed out overnight.
Under the leadership of Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, Yang Xiong met with Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He. It was evident that Ning Fengzhi attached great importance to these three families. He not only confirmed the specific cooperation details between the two parties on the spot but even arranged for core family members to follow up specifically to ensure the satisfaction of the three families.
After all communication was completed, only Yang Xiong, Lin Gong, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He remained. These were the core members of the Body Sect that Yang Xiong had planned.
It was clear that the three were quite satisfied with Yang Xiong's arrangements, at least for now, all family members had a relatively good place to belong.
Yang Wudi spoke with some confusion, "Sect Leader, according to the plan, we will be active within a few hundred miles of Cloud Mist Mountain and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect during this time. Are there no other arrangements?"
Yang Xiong also appeared exceptionally serious, "Several Elders, I have already communicated with Sect Leader Ning. In the next few years, everyone should try to keep a low profile. Both the family Soul Masters and you must cultivate diligently and strive to become stronger."
"According to my estimation, in as short as five years, or as long as ten years, there will definitely be great changes in the world, and that will be the time for our Body Sect to emerge."
"Necessary cultivation facilities have been built in Cloud Mist Mountain. Teacher Lin Gong will also try to stay in Cloud Mist Mountain as much as possible, mainly to teach some cultivation methods and the like."
The cultivation methods Yang Xiong mentioned were mainly related to body tempering, including hitting wooden dummies, weighted training, and so on. Although these training methods seemed relatively simple, they did have a certain effect.
Moreover, according to Yang Xiong's idea, a complete cultivation system would gradually be established within Cloud Mist Mountain, mostly designed based on the martial arts world, but it would definitely benefit the Three Single Attribute Families.
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate and took out two jade boxes, handing them to the two.
He gave Niu Gao and Bai He each a Spirit Herb. Due to Niu Gao's strong defense and exceptionally outstanding physical quality, he was given a Ten Thousand Year Earth Poria. Although it wasn't an Immortal Herb, it was still a top-tier Spirit Herb, very rare in the world.
When giving to Bai He, it was a Ten Thousand Year Heavenly Immortal Herb, also a top-tier medicinal material, and it matched Bai He's attribute.
Niu Gao and Bai He were also exceptionally surprised upon receiving these two Spirit Herbs and repeatedly expressed their gratitude to Yang Xiong, their Sect Leader.
However, Yang Xiong also appeared exceptionally serious, "Two Elders, whether it's cultivation resources or Spirit Herbs, these are the treatments only available to you two Body Sect Elders. I hope you remember the promise you made to me."
"Your joining the Body Sect is the Sect's honor. I hope you treat the Body Sect as your home, but those who betray the Sect will die. I hope you do not disappoint me."
Things had reached this point. The Sect had already been established, and they had even come to the Heaven Dou Empire. There would be no more talk of coming and going freely. If anyone truly wanted to be an ungrateful wretch, not only would these Spirit Herbs be taken back, but there would be even more consequences.
Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He stood up simultaneously and bowed, "Sect Leader, we will definitely not disappoint you. No matter what, we will not betray the Body Sect, nor will we betray the Sect Leader."
Yang Xiong then nodded with satisfaction, "Thank you for your support, three Elders. I hope you remember what you said today."
"Of course, you should also remember today. This Cloud Mist Mountain is the first step in the rise of our Body Sect. The Body Sect will surely make the entire world tremble in the future."
Upon hearing this, everyone was filled with passion. As Soul Masters, who wouldn't want to be at the peak of the Soul Master world?
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